Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) promotes effective language teaching strategies and the integration of technology in language, literature, and culture instruction and research within the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC).
Our Committment
The CITL will
- Lead the way in providing excellent learning experiences across traditional, online, and blended formats.
- Promote and support the innovative use of technology in teaching language, literature, and culture.
- Offer expertise in media design, production, and delivery.
- Manage technology resources to facilitate teaching and research.
- Partner with the Teaching and Learning Transformation Center (TLTC) and the College (ARHU) to provide valuable programs, services, and resources for instructors.
- Support the research and development of technology-enhanced instructional materials.
- Recognize and incentivize innovative teaching and research.
- Provide adaptable, tech-equipped spaces (both physical and virtual) to support these activities.
How we will achieve this
We will
- Collaborate with faculty and administrators to develop online and blended courses.
- Stay updated on the latest trends in language, literature and culture teaching and learning.
- Create and deliver training programs tailored to the needs of our community.
- Offer professional development for faculty, teaching assistants, and staff.
- Work with faculty to secure grants that encourage the use of innovative technologies.
Center Staff
Janel Brennan-Tillmann
Academic Technologist and Instructional Designer, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
1202 Jiménez Hall
College Park
MD,
20742
Facilities
General Purpose Technology Enhanced Classrooms In Jimenez Hall
For assistance with the classrooms in Jimenez hall, or to schedule a training session for use of the classrooms please contact DivIT Classroom Support
CITL does not schedule general purpose classrooms. Faculty should schedule their class through their department. All other scheduling for General Purpose Classrooms is handled through the Campus Scheduling Office (x4-8243).
Other spaces available for SLLC faculty use
The Lauretta Clough Community Room (JMZ 1205)
Room reservation form | Occupancy: Seats 65 with 56 chairs + 4 couches
The Lauretta Clough Community Room is a multi-function space that can be used for a variety of events. The room has moveable tables and seating, a whiteboard, and an AV system with built-in microphones, speakers, and cameras. The space is Zoom-ready and available for hybrid events.
Note: You will receive a calendar invite as confirmation that your event has been added to the calendar. Please include additional email addresses in notes section if you want others to receive a calendar invite as well.
The CITL Media Classroom (JMZ 1204)
The media classroom is a small group learning space with four iMac computer stations and a conference table. Email brennanj@umd.edu with your request.